(00:00) Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com (Sports Illustrated) joins the program to discuss the current state of the New England Patriots.  

(25:15) Breer discusses the details of Tom Brady taking a leave of absence. Also, the latest on Deshaun Watson. 

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(00:00) Is it appropriate to take a child to the bar? 

(11:16) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Patriots drop preseason opener to Giants on last-minute field goal, 23-21. Joe Judge and Matt Patricia split the playcalling duties on offense.  

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Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal joins Jim and Joe Murray to break down the Pats' preseason opener

Scott Zolak's first in-person pregame interview with Bill Belichick since before the pandemic

Paul Perillo of Patriots.com joins the show to preview the Pats' preseason opener.

Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston stops by to preview Pats-Giants with Beetle and Gasper.

Bob Socci sets the scene for the Patriots' preseason opener with Beetle & Gasper.

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss makes his long-awaited return to Patriots Preview, and breaks down the upcoming game with Beetle and Gasper.

Albert Breer of The MMQB joins Beetle and Gasper to talk about the Pats and the preseason opener.

(0:00) Who should fans bet on to win in tonight’s game?

(13:00) The Patriots are resting most of their starters in tonight’s first preseason game

(24:13) Where will Kevin Durant be traded?

(29:46) Listeners call in